Terror convict Ba’asyir attends Independence Day ceremony
The terror convict and firebrand cleric attended the ceremony at the school in Central Java that he had supervised.
Ombudsman to make decision on Prayut’s tenure petition before Aug 23
The Ombudsman’s Office said it will decide before Aug 23 whether to pass a petition on PM Prayut Chan-o-cha’s term limit to the Constitutional Court.
Prayut hails Thai food power as Khao Soi named world’s best soup
Khao Soi (Northern Thai curry noodles) topped the list of the “50 Best Soups in the World” by TasteAtlas, a website that gathers recipes and reviews from food critics…
Child marriage, labour: Bangladesh’s schoolgirls bore heavy blow in pandemic
According to a government report, nearly 50,000 female students fell prey to child marriage, while almost 80,000 of them became child labourers in 2021.
South Korea older workers back in factories amid labor crunch
With unemployment hitting a near-record low of 2.9 percent in July, the nation is seeing a surge in the number of elderly in the workforce.
8 podcasts worth listening to while driving
From 90's music dissected to a daily discussion of stoicism, here are 8 podcasts recommended by Inquirer staff to help pass time the next time you find yourself middle of a…
Vietnam appreciates Russia’s help with preservation of President Ho Chi Minh’s body
Experts from the Soviet Union worked side by side with Vietnam’s military officers and soldiers to preserve the body in the best possible condition.
83-year-old Alzheimer’s patient fined for driving against traffic
According to a police statement, the police managed to trace the driver after the video of a Mercedes going against traffic went viral on social media.
Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore to expand cooperation in human resources
Bilateral trade between the two nations was worth US$26.9 billion in 2021, up 18.7 per cent year-on-year.
4-day work week, Friday recharge: How companies are redefining the future of work
For these firms in the food & beverage and tech industry, making their staff happier and engaged is serious business.